More selective than 62% of New Jersey colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
5% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Ramapo College of New Jersey over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
High school GPA of Ramapo College of New Jersey first-year students
Share of fall 2025 first-year students in each high school GPA range. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
100% of first-year students reported a high school GPA.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
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1,355 offered a spot, 238 took it, 68 admitted.
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Ramapo College of New Jersey SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Ramapo College of New Jersey is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 650 |
| SAT math | 550 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1130 | 1300 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Ramapo College of New Jersey admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | 580–650 | 550–650 | 22–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | 560–640 | 560–630 | 21–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Ramapo College of New Jersey compared with other New Jersey colleges?
Ramapo College of New Jersey has the 14th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | New Jersey Institute of Technology | 65% | 73% | $16,504 |
| 11 | Rutgers University-Camden | 66% | 67% | $18,745 |
| 12 | Drew University | 68% | 70% | $24,280 |
| 13 | Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | 70% | 38% | $28,014 |
| 14 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | 71% | 70% | $18,173 |
| 15 | Saint Elizabeth University | 71% | 51% | $23,125 |
| 16 | Caldwell University | 71% | 57% | $24,691 |
| 17 | Rutgers University-Newark | 71% | 64% | $19,703 |
| 18 | Seton Hall University | 73% | 69% | $31,446 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Jersey colleges →
Who enrolls at Ramapo College of New Jersey
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Ramapo College of New Jersey admissions questions
What is the Ramapo College of New Jersey acceptance rate?
Ramapo College of New Jersey accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,530 of 7,553 applicants were admitted.
Does Ramapo College of New Jersey require the SAT or ACT?
Ramapo College of New Jersey considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 5% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Ramapo College of New Jersey?
The middle 50% of Ramapo College of New Jersey enrolled first-year students scored 1130–1300 on the SAT and 22–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Ramapo College of New Jersey?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,012 of 5,530).
How many students get off the Ramapo College of New Jersey waitlist?
For fall 2025, 1,355 applicants were offered a waitlist spot, 238 accepted one and 68 were admitted (29% of those who stayed on the list).
Is Ramapo College of New Jersey getting harder to get into?
Ramapo College of New Jersey accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Ramapo College of New Jersey's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Ramapo College of New Jersey overview